Presidency School of Commerce has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) on 17 February 2026, marking an important step towards strengthening industry–academia collaboration in the field of banking and finance.

 

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Vidya Shankar Shetty, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr M. Padmavathi, Associate Dean; Dr Poornima Karthikeyan, Head of the Department; and Dr Saba Inamdar. The IIBF delegation included Mr Deepak Kumar, CEO; Mr Bijay Kumar Jha, CDO; Mr Chetan Masoor, PDC Bengaluru; and Ms Aishwarya Ray, Executive – IIBF.

 

The collaboration was coordinated by faculty members Dr Ankita Mulasi, Dr Akhil Menon, and Dr Amit Saha.

 

Objectives of the MoU

• To enhance professional certification opportunities for students

• To strengthen industry-oriented curriculum enrichment

• To provide skill development and experiential learning programmes

• To improve employability within the banking and financial services sector

Significance

This partnership offers students valuable exposure to professional banking certifications, practical industry insights, and skill-based learning aligned with current industry requirements. For the University, the MoU reinforces institutional credibility, promotes meaningful industry engagement, and supports academic excellence through professional integration.

 

This collaboration reflects Presidency University’s commitment to bridging academic learning with industry practice and preparing students for successful careers in banking and finance.